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At This Ballet Company, the Priority Is Dancers’ Mental Health
Azara Ballet in Florida is a place where performers can just be themselves.The New York Times - 19h -
The Money Money Money Issue
WIRED sent reporters far and wide to find out who controls the world's wealth. What did they find? Men. From Trump, Musk, and Putin to the CEOs, crypto schmoes, and solar bros, meet the patriarchy ...Wired - 1d -
Pope Francis, in new book, downplays health issues: 'I am well'
Pope Francis, who turned 88 last month and asked an aide to read a major speech last week due to a cold, says in a new book that he feels healthy and has no plans to resign as leader of the global ...NBC News - 22h -
Thousands of Providence Health Workers Strike in Oregon
This is a MedPage Today story. Nearly 5,000 healthcare workers from Providence Health began a strike Friday morning, picketing all eight Providence hospitals in Oregon, after months of contract ...ABC News - 3d -
New evacuations issued in Palisades Fire
New evacuation orders were issued last night as the Palisades Fire crept towards Brentwood, California. It shows how difficult the fight against the wildfires remains, even as tens of thousands of ...CBS News - 3d -
Kids Turn to a Mental-Health Chatbot to Share Their Anxieties
Part counselor and part friend, Troodi talks with children about their worries and fears. “Sometimes I forget she’s not a real person,” says one teen.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Rebels issue demand for RFU chief Sweeney sacking
The crisis at the top of English rugby erupts as rebels call for a final confrontation over Rugby Football Union's embattled chief executive Bill SweeneyBBC News - 5d -
I chose to be childfree. I didn’t think I was choosing isolation, too
I’ll never stop trying, but parents and childfree people both have to work hard to maintain a community. We’d been riding our mountain bikes and chatting for a solid half-hour when my friend ...The Guardian - 5d -
How bad is the California wildfire smoke for health?
Tens of thousands of people are evacuating Los Angeles as wildfires blaze across the region, emitting dangerous smoke. Here's how it impacts health.CBS News - 6d -
Special educational needs the biggest issue for schools, says Ofsted
The watchdog says a new inspection system in England should reward more inclusive mainstream schools.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Remembering Jimmy Carter's public health legacy
From fighting tropical diseases to championing mental health care, Jimmy Carter's decades of public health work reflect a legacy of enduring change.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Aubrey Plaza issues first statement since husband Jeff Baena's death
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
New snow and ice warning for Scotland issued
The alert will run for 24 hours from midday, covering Grampian, the Highlands, Orkney & Shetland, Dumfries & Galloway and across Ayrshire.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
South Korean court re-issues arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon
A South Korean court has re-issued a warrant to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, the country’s corruption investigation agency said on Tuesday.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
I don’t want to hear MPs’ personal testimonies in parliament. Issues like assisted dying are for heads, not hearts | Simon Jenkins
On matters of war, of life and death, we hear emotional stories from politicians. It may be engaging, but I’m not sure it is right. Recently, John Healey, the relatively new defence secretary, made ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Carville: Democrats have to focus on issues ‘Republicans can’t beef on’
Democratic strategist James Carville said in a new interview that Democrats need to focus on issues that Republicans “can’t beef on.” Carville joined MSNBC’s Jen Psaki on Sunday to discuss what the ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Charlie Hebdo marks 10 years after terror attack with special issue
Gunmen stormed satirical paper’s Paris offices, killing 11 people, over cartoons of the prophet Muhammad. Ten years on from the Islamist terrorist attack on the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
More snow, ice and rain to hit UK, as flood warnings issued
Rain warnings are in place for southern England and south Wales, with flood warnings issued as snow melts due to milder temperatures.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Legal Issues Will Follow Trump Into Office, With New York Sentencing Set
Donald Trump may not face a penalty for his conviction in the hush-money case, but he could still be the first felon to be president — and civil proceedings against him continue.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Rangers have 'no other option' than to sort issues
Fresh off Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Capitals, the Rangers, who have lost 16 of their past 21 games, have "no other option" than to keep working, Mika Zibanejad says.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
How tech breakthroughs changed health in 2024
The health and technology sectors intersected in fresh ways in 2024, marking a transformation largely driven by the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI). From headphones that double as ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Tragedies highlight need for mental health checks for vets
Two military service members, Shamsud-Din Jabbar and Matthew Livelsberger, have been named as suspects in recent horrific acts, highlighting the need for mental health checks for veterans and ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
UK minister knocks Musk: 'Focus on issues on the other side of the Atlantic'
British public health minister Andrew Gwynne urged Elon Musk to stay out of foreign politics after the tech giant repeatedly criticized the United Kingdom’s governing party in a series of posts on ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
US health care reform: Why there are no easy fixes
While attention has been focused on the manner in which insurance companies handle claims, the broader issue is how the U.S. health system should be improved to serve the public interest.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Trolling the UK: the issues enraging Elon Musk, world’s richest ‘pub bore’
Unprompted outbursts on X suggest the Tesla boss is hellbent on making life awkward for Keir Starmer. While Keir Starmer was trying to enjoy a family holiday in Madeira over the new year, Elon Musk ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Americans focus on happiness, health, and savings in 2025
Saving money and improving mental health top the list of 2025 resolutions as Americans look to start the year with a focus on self-improvement and happiness.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
I started singing in a rock band in my 50s – and learned it could boost my brain health | Virginia Muzik
A concussion inspired me to challenge the invisibility of middle age, find my voice and discover how music might ward off dementia. When I saw the email from my neighbour asking whether I’d like to ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
As a child psychiatrist, I see what smartphones are doing to kids' mental health – and it’s terrifying | Emily Sehmer
The online world is forcing children to grow up before they are ready, and parents need government’s help to combat its harms. Smartphone use among children has reached a critical moment. Many of ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
UK businesses issued with record fines for filing accounts late
Companies continue to struggle with rising costs and higher interest rates in the aftermath of the pandemicFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
It's Official: Boring Cities Are Bad for Your Health
Oppressive, unstimulating urban architecture isn’t just about eyesores; there’s evidence that it can cause actual harm to its residents. To fix this in 2025, we must start building for joy.Wired - Jan. 2 -
Impeached South Korean president issues defiant message
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has issued a defiant statement to his rightwing supporters gathered outside his residence in the capital of SeoulABC News - Jan. 2 -
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The top 5 education issues of 2024
Universities and state education policies dominated in 2024 with a tumultuous year that saw massive protests over the Israel-Hamas war and lawsuits over the separation of church and state in public ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Bird flu, brain rot and booze – the health issues you’ll be hearing more about in 2025 | Devi Sridhar
Will there be another pandemic, how will the world deal with social media, and is any alcohol good for you? Here’s what I think. Blink and another year goes by: but 2025 brings a chance for a fresh ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
How tariffs could affect health care costs
{beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story How tariffs could affect health care costs President-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs on imports could drastically affect the cost of prescription ...The Hill - Dec. 31
